Retention, stability, iron bioavailability and sensory evaluation of extruded rice fortified with iron, folic acid and vitamin B 12

• Published in: Maternal and child nutrition Vol. 16; no. S3; p. e12932
• Main Authors: Jyrwa, Yvette Wilda, Palika, Ravindranadh, Boddula, Swetha, Boiroju, Naveen Kumar, Madhari, Radhika, Pullakhandam, Raghu, Thingnganing, Longvah
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.12.2020
• Subjects: iron; vitamin B12; folic acid; bioavailability; fortified rice; sensory properties

Fortification of rice with micronutrients using extrusion technology is considered a sustainable strategy to prevent nutritional deficiencies in general population. The objective of the present study is to assess the retention, stability and iron bioavailability from indigenously developed triple fo...